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The Retention of Oil/Organic Wastes in Low Carbon Cementitious Wasteforms PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025

Awarded by University of Sheffield

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · full tuition fees + stipend

Eligible Courses

Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens of UK

Can Be Taken At

University of Sheffield

Provider

University of Sheffield

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Overview

The Retention of Oil/Organic Wastes in Low Carbon Cementitious Wasteforms for Radioactive Waste Disposal

Eligibility:

  • This PhD opportunity is available to UK students or EU students with 3 years of UK residency, holding at least an upper second-class honours degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, bioscience, or a related technical subject. 
  • Candidates should have a strong interest in cement materials, geopolymers, and waste management.
  • Non-native English speakers must meet the University of Sheffield’s English language requirements, with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each component.

Benefits/Value:

  • This is a fully funded PhD studentship supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Sellafield Ltd. It covers tuition fees and provides an enhanced tax-free stipend starting at £20,780, with annual increases in line with the UKRI base rate.
  • In addition, there is a £46,500 research support and training grant for the duration of the award (4 years).
  • The studentship is also part of the SATURN Centre for Doctoral Training, offering exceptional training and development opportunities in the nuclear sector.

Application Process:

  • Interested candidates should contact Dr. Dan Geddes at d.geddes@sheffield.ac.uk to discuss their interest and suitability for the project before applying.
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  • The Retention of Oil/Organic Wastes in Low Carbon Cementitious Wasteforms PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025 is offered for Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering.
  • The Retention of Oil/Organic Wastes in Low Carbon Cementitious Wasteforms PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025 is open for: Open to citizens of UK.
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  • The Retention of Oil/Organic Wastes in Low Carbon Cementitious Wasteforms PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025 covers Full Funding, full tuition fees + stipend.